The United States soccer team’s run at the Copa America got off to a great start when an early goal led to a
El Pasoan couldn’t find the net but was on the end of some good chances and was threatening throughout. , meanwhile, was brilliant, getting the early goal and setting a tone for the team.
The has another game where it’s heavily favored, against , as it looks to stay atop Group C and set up a showdown to win the group against .
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When does the USMNT play Panama in the Copa America?
The match is set for 4 p.m. Mountain time on Sunday, June 23, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
Where is the match on TV?
It will be televised on FOX.
How is US supposed to do against Panama?
The United States is a heavy favorite, going in at -265. Panama is +700 while a draw is +380. As usual, the over-under is 2.5, so the US is supposed to win 2-1 or 2-0.
America is ranked 11th in , while Bolivia is 85th.
What are the stakes?
This is the second of three group stage games for the USMNT in Group C with Bolivia, Uruguay and Panama. If the US wins, it would be in commanding position to reach the knockout stage heading into its big game of the group stage against Uruguay. A tie would also move them close to the knockout stage.
Winning the group is important, but either way, the USMNT would be looking at a quarterfinal against either or . The stakes for the US is to continue to play well.
What is USMNT’s schedule?
June 23 vs. US 2, Bolivia 0
4 p.m. Mountain time, Thursday, June 27 vs. Panama, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
7 p.m. Mountain time, July 1 vs. Uruguay, Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City
Bret Bloomquist can be reached at [email protected]; @Bretbloomquist on Twitter.
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